A Lincolnshire flight simulation company that cancelled its virtual trips to Lapland has reconsidered its decision after receiving more than 100 messages of support in 24 hours.

Flightdeck Reality, based at Boston Aerodrome in Wyberton Fen, took to its Facebook page to announce the end of its Lapland flight simulation experiences due to costs, leaving many people disappointed.

The company runs simulated flights across the world including flights to Lapland to meet Santa at Christmas.

The post was placed on Facebook just after 12pm on Wednesday, August 16. By the same time on Thursday, August 17, the company revealed it had had a change of heart following messages of support and demand.

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A spokesman said: “I am delighted to say that following more than 100 messages of support I have reconsidered and decided to go ahead.

"I would like to thank all the lovely people who have contacted me."

All aboard! (Image: Flightdeck Reality)

The company said it reconsidered following many messages left on its Facebook post and also messages sent to it privately.

One disappointed Facebooker wrote: "I really hope you reconsider, my family had an amazing time last year, we were looking forward to it again. Such a brilliant festive experience, made so magical due to the time and effort that we could clearly tell had been put into it."

Fabulous trip of a lifetime (Image: Flightdeck Reality)

While another wrote: "I thought last year’s price was an absolute bargain, I was surprised it was as low as it was. People want a different experience for their families, yours was just that. Certainly more affordable than the real Lapland, whatever you charge. Don't let a few haters get you down, pick yourself up and dust yourself down."

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Another disappointed woman added: "This is terrible, what do people expect things go up all the time, and now they've ruined it for all of us that don't mind paying for this wonderful experience, my youngest has already been talking about flying the plane to see Santa again this year, please reconsider I'm sure there will be plenty that don't mind the increase."

The post cancelling the Lapland Express, posted before the company reconsidered its decision, read: "Lapland Express. After a few messages from people questioning the price increase of the Lapland express I have decided with regret to not go ahead this year.

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"The amount of behind the scenes work which goes on is immense. Individual boarding cards sent out, Santa's letters, sourcing and wrapping of presents, not to mention the wages for Santa and other staff and the cost of providing refreshments. Last year I earned less than the minimum wage and the price increase to £70 was to allow for all this. Sorry to anyone who may be disappointed. Kindest Regards Ian."